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On July 2, 1993, in a private telephone conversation, Chandler was tape recorded as saying,

There was no reason why he [Jackson] had to stop calling me...I picked the nastiest son of a bitch I could find [Evan Chandler's lawyer, Barry Rothman], all he wants to do is get this out in the public as fast as he can, as big as he can and humiliate as many people as he can. He's nasty, he's mean, he's smart and he's hungry for publicity. Everything's going to a certain plan that isn't just mine. Once I make that phone call, this guy is going to destroy everybody in sight in any devious, nasty, cruel way that he can do it. I've given him full authority to do that. Jackson is an evil guy, he is worse than that and I have the evidence to prove it. If I go through with this, I win big-time. There's no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever...Michael's career will be over.

—Evan Chandler

In the same conversation, when asked how this would affect his son, Chandler replied, "That's irrelevant to me...It will be a massacre if I don't get what I want. It's going to be bigger than all us put together...This man [Jackson] is going to be humiliated beyond belief...He will not sell one more record". The recorded conversation was a critical aspect of Jackson's defense against the upcoming allegation made against him. He and his supporters argue that he was the victim of a jealous father whose only goal was to extort money from the singer.

In early August, Chandler, a registered dentist, extracted a tooth from his son's mouth, and was later forced to admit that he used the controversial sedative sodium Amytal during the procedure. Under the influence of the drug, Jordan alleged that Jackson had touched his penis. Experts state that the drug sodium Amytal "makes patients extremely susceptible to suggestions".^[1] Dr Lewis Strong, a Los Angeles psychiatrist stated, "You can't trust it, I never use it in my practice. I have found it to be unreliable. It's certainly not a truth serum". Dr Kenneth Gottlieb, a San Francisco psychiatrist who has used the drug, stated, "I would never want to use a drug that tampers with a person's unconscious unless there was no other drug available, and I would not use it without resuscitation equipment in case of allergic reaction".

Over the next couple of months both parties engaged in unsuccessful (out of court) financial negotiations, with Chandler and his legal team asking for $20 million, or the issue would be taken to criminal court. Jackson declined the offer, saying, "No way in Hell". A few weeks later, Jackson's legal team gave a counter-offer to the value of $1 million, which was declined by Chandler. The father then lowered his request to $15 million; Jackson rejected this and lowered his original counter-offer to $350,000. With both sides unable to reach an agreement, Chandler decided he would take it to court. Chandler then took his son to see a psychiatrist called Dr. Mathis Abrams, and during the three-hour session with the doctor, Jordan Chandler said he had had a sexual relationship with Jackson that included incidents of kissing, masturbation and oral sex that went on for months. He then repeated these allegations to police and gave a detailed description of what he alleged was Jackson's penis. So if these allegations were true, how come the police didn't convict Michael? Not because of the agreement between Mr. Jackson and Mr. Chandler, but because the boy made up the allegations based on his father's demands! Again, why didn't the media pick up on this? Very strange.

NBCWashington.com: Grim details of Michael Jackson's final physical state paint a picture of a frail, emaciated man with needle marks all over his body.  Autopsy details published in London's Sun newspaper said Jackson weighed just 112 pounds at death, while another report said the singer was warm to the touch and still had a pulse when his doctor found him dying in his bed. The Sun reported that an autopsy showed Jackson's hips, thighs and shoulders were riddled with needle wounds as a result of injections of painkillers.

The pop singer's stomach contained no food, just a handful of semi-digested pills. His face was terribly scarred as a result of 13 plastic surgeries and he had virtually no hair on his head. Jackson's body, the leaked coroner's report suggests, had four puncture wounds near his heart apparently from failed attempts to inject adrenaline straight into his pulmonary organ. He also had four broken ribs which could have been caused by the marathon session of CPR that began at his rented home and continued to the UCLA Medical Center, the paper said.

These details emerged shortly after a representative of Jackson's doctor detailed the last minutes of the star's life. The doctor said Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when he found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Lawyer Edward Chernoff also said Dr. Conrad Murray never prescribed or gave Jackson the drugs Demerol or OxyContin. He denied reports suggesting Murray gave Jackson drugs that contributed to his death. Chernoff told the AP that Murray was at the pop icon's rented mansion on Thursday afternoon when he discovered Jackson in bed and not breathing. The doctor immediately began administering CPR, Chernoff said.

"He just happened to find him in his bed, and he wasn't breathing," the lawyer said. "Mr. Jackson was still warm and had a pulse." Chernoff said any drugs the doctor gave Jackson were prescribed in response to a specific complaint from the entertainer. "Dr. Murray has never prescribed nor administered Demerol to Michael Jackson," Chernoff said. "Not ever. Not that day. ... Not OxyContin (either) for that matter."

A separate report, which appeared to contradict claims the singer was found in bed, said Jackson's eldest son saw his father collapse on the living room floor and continued to stare as if in "a trance" as Jackson's private doctor tried --and failed --to revive the pop star. Stacy Brown, a biographer for the Jackson family, told the New York Post that relatives said 12-year-old "Prince" Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. thought his father was "clowning" at first. "But it was real, and he watched as they worked on him," she said. "Prince was stunned -- in a trance -- just watching. There was no movement, just looking around and not really processing what was really happening."

Murray was interviewed by investigators for three hours Saturday. His spokeswoman called Murray "a witness to this tragedy," not a suspect in the death, and police described the doctor as cooperative. Murray, 51, a physician with a tangled financial and personal history who was hired to accompany Jackson on his planned summer concert tour, reportedly performed CPR until paramedics arrived. The pop star was declared dead later at UCLA Medical Center after arriving to the hospital in a deep coma. The Sun reported that the autopsy showed Jackson's hips, thighs and shoulders were riddled with needle wounds as a result of injections of painkillers. The music icon was also virtually bald and had scars that were thought to be the result of at least 13 cosmetic operations.

Jackson's grieving family hired a pathologist who completed a second autopsy after the 50-year-old's sudden death -- and more people close to the star talked openly about The King of Pop's alleged abuse of pain medication. The second autopsy allows Jackson's family to learn information before results of the official autopsy are released, The Los Angeles Times reported. Los Angeles County medical examiners completed their autopsy Friday and said there was no indication of trauma or foul play. The AP, citing a confidential source, said Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack -- a claim that officials did not address. Officials did say Jackson had taken prescription medication. An official cause of death could take weeks.

KB

Farrah Fawcett Funeral Set For Tuesday

A private funeral service for actress Farrah Fawcett will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles, California, according to her publicist.  Actress Farrah Fawcett, known for her blonde mane and gleaming smile, died Thursday at age 62.
The family did not release any details about who would deliver the eulogy or how many people have been invited.  Fawcett, the blonde actress whose best-selling poster and "Charlie's Angels" stardom made her one of the most famous faces in the world, died Thursday. She was 62, and had been battling anal cancer on and off for three years.  Fawcett's beauty -- her gleaming smile was printed on millions of posters -- initially made her famous.

But she later established herself as a serious actress. She starred as a battered wife in the 1984 TV movie "The Burning Bed." She appeared on stage as a woman who extracts vengeance from a would-be rapist in William Mastrosimone's play "Extremities," a performance she reprised on film in 1986.  Other Fawcett films include "Logan's Run" (1976), "Saturn 3" (1980), "The Cannonball Run" (1981), "The Apostle" (1997) and the Robert Altman-directed "Dr. T and the Women" (2000).  But to many, Fawcett will always be best known for the poster of her in a red swimsuit, which sold an estimated 12 million copies after its release in 1976.
 

I had the pleasure of meeting with music manager, Tracie Milburn regarding her new artist "Dap Daniel" and his pending release "Turning Up The Heat" (Also available on iTunes) and she asked me to review the song. I'm the type of person if a song doesn't grab my interest fast, I'm lost. This didn't happen with this artist's song. I heard an intelligent sounding, hip, stupid fresh beat backing this songs premise. Dap turns up the heat and brings it to you with a professional sounding tune. I believe this song will jump up the charts as soon as its released to the public.

Introducing Tha Brickyard, The Next Big Thing In Hip Hop?

 

I would like to introduce a group "Tha Brickyard" featuring: Eugene Harris and Romeo Delanii two of St. Louis's best. This rap duo is the future of today's hip hop sound. With their custom version of rap/ r&b slap your face funk! Just listen to "Thats Ganster" and you'll be a fan for life!

These two talented pro's create and produce their sound and perform at clubs in the St. Louis area. Honing their craft for the day the world will recognized what I've come to notice, Tha Brickyard is the future. Check out their music via their pictures and enjoy.

 

 

 

KB

 

Is Capital One The Worst Credit Card Company Ever? Yes!

Posted: 2007-03-26 by Kerry [send email]

Read about one persons nightmare about Capital One's Fraud business practices!

This company has more complaints than most credit card companies. Ever wonder why? And recently their profits have dropped 42 percent! Here is one reason why....

I am seeking to file a complaint against Capital One Credit Card Company for fraudulent practices. I have also contacted my congressperson and both California Senators in writing. I will also copy this complaint to all consumer websites (the internet is a wonderful thing), The Attorney General of Virginia, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions as well as CNN, Sixty Minutes, Primetime and anyone else I can think of who can speak out against this type of egregious behavior. I know it's hard for the media conglomerates to step forward and dig deeper when their advertising revenue comes from companies like Capital One. However, after watching some of the hearings in Washington last week against banks and credit card companies charging excessive fees to their customers, I felt compelled to finally express my frustration for the hard working tax payers of this country and to ask Capital One’s CEO, Richard Fairbank to stop abusing your customers.

For the past six months I have attempted to close one of my three Capital One Credit Card Accounts. My husband has one for business, I have a family use card and the one I’m attempting to close since October 2006, was my business credit card. I no longer have the business and therefore had no need for a third card. We have been Capital One cardholders for many years and have always enjoyed a low interest rate of 9.9% on all three of our cards, due to our good credit... until I attempted to close my business card in late October 2006. That’s when things changed.

On October 27th, 2006 I called Capital One and asked...click for more.

 

Debra Haj's Book "Deadringer" Is A Hit With Readers

 

Thats right, a new writer is on the scene with her book "Deadringer".  I personally know about the talents of this writer because we co-wrote several songs together, that's right, she also is an accomplished singer and writer of songs. Here is the book's Editorial Review:

"When the target is you! A reoccurring dream becomes a real live nightmare when the saga Deadringer unfolds. A deathbed confession unravels a tale of lies and deceit. Charles Mitchell is the CEO of C&J Records, and is surrounded by jealousy, loyalty, love, and one big lie that someone will use to get even. Casey, Phillip, Carey and Chloe all are a part of his life, but what do you do when the target is you? Find out why little white lies even when done with good intentions can fester and grow into the unspeakable and the sometimes the unforgivable." If you want to read a book that will take you on a mind journey that keeps you spellbound, read this book.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Does MTV Suck? Yes!

Remember when MTV used to play music videos? Good ones? I remember. Today is a different story - instead of seeing videos we now see game shows and intellectually-challenged shows like Loveline and Road Rules. Sure there were moments of brilliance, like Liquid Television and Beavis and Butthead. But those days are long gone. Now we get endless Real World marathons.

What happened to the videos? Where is the cutting edge music? The music that is played is simple mainstream top-40 crap that is pushed down our throats. Do I want to see Mariah Carey being chased by a helicopter or a bunch of annoying, no-talent "spice" girls jumping around and singing off-key? Nope, or the endless Rappers showing me money, and bitches shaking their booties while they make up an array of new slang words. (The most beautifulest girl, remember that gem?) 

I also get a kick out of how MTV censors videos. Blurring out guns or pot leaves and deleting curse words. Are they protecting our youth? No way. They are just covering their own asses.  It's easy to conveniently ignore the fact that the kids will see a Snoop Doggy Dog video, then go out and buy Snoop Doggy Dog (isn't he old now ?)records, thus being exposed to everything MTV is hiding from them anyway. MTV is run by a bunch of old hypocrites, who want to have their cake and eat it too.

This so-called music channel is also responsible for the 90's jump-cut style of editing. Everything comes fast and furious at different angles, and you only get a glimpse of something for a second or two. It's like programming for kids with Attention Deficit Disorder, or like flipping through the cable channels with the remote because there's really nothing on. Want an example of the bad side effect of this? Go see Armageddon or Blade 2.

I don't believe that this is what people want in their MTV. I believe that this is what people are forced by MTV to want. Damn, I'm old. What's on VH-1?

 

Chapter Seven: "I Don't Live Today"
The Jimi Hendrix Political Harassment, Kidnap & Murder Experience Expose'

By
Alex Constantine

He didn't die from a drug overdose. He was not an out-of-control dope fiend. Jimi Hendrix was not a junkie. And anyone who would use his death as a warning to stay away from drugs should warn people against the other things that killed Jimi - the stresses of dealing with the music industry, the craziness of

being on the road, and especially, the dangers of involving oneself in a radical, or even unpopular, political movements.  COINTELPRO was out to do more than prevent a Communist menace from overtaking the United States, or keep the Black Power movement from burning down cities. COINTELPRO was out to obliterate its opposition and ruin the reputations of the people involved in the antiwar movement, the civil rights movement, and the rock revolution. Whenever Jimi Hendrix's death is blamed on drugs, it accomplishes the goals of the FBI's program. It not only slanders Jimi's personal and professional reputation, but the entire rock revolution in the 60's.

 John Holmstrom. "Who Killed Jimi?"1    click here for more ---->

 

 

Album Info

 

Electric Ladyland - Jimi Hendrix     Amazon.com click here Without a doubt, the greatest guitarist ever, Jimi Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland" album is truly groundbreaking! A must for any music lover or beginning musician.  This is Jimi's best work, check out Jimi's sound painting "Moon, Turn The Tides ... Gently Gently Away", this piece is incredible!  If you do not own any Hendrix albums, this is absolutely the one to get! You will not be disappointed.  There will never be another like him.. Ever.   Jimi Hendrix.com K.B.                                                                                                            Angela Bofill - Angie Amazon.com Exotic and exhilarating, sweet and soothing, picturesque and inviting. She conjures vivid imagery with her interpretations. I discovered "Angie" about five years ago not too long after I started college. I picked up a vinyl copy, and I have been in love with Angela ever since. This beautifully packaged reissue truly does the album justice. "Under the Moon and Over the Sky" is a jazz/fusion delight; it's Afro-Cuban rhythms are intoxicating. The highs and lows Bofill hits will give you chills. It is that kind of drama that makes this record a compelling listen. Her definitive take on "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" is a joyous, moving masterpiece. He pleas of "have faith in me" are almost palpable. But in my opinion, the best track is "The Only Thing I Would Wish For." The jazzy vocal arrangement and flute work by Dave Valentin paint a real picture of what GRP was all about in its infancy. So this CD is well worth the price... it is a moving experience.   K.B.